Items Similar to Vintage New Zealand Bowenite Necklace
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Vintage New Zealand Bowenite Necklace
$520
$65020% Off
£394.77
£493.4720% Off
€455.11
€568.8920% Off
CA$735.61
CA$919.5120% Off
A$791.95
A$989.9420% Off
CHF 424.11
CHF 530.1320% Off
MX$9,542.75
MX$11,928.4420% Off
NOK 5,351.05
NOK 6,688.8120% Off
SEK 4,897.07
SEK 6,121.3420% Off
DKK 3,400.77
DKK 4,250.9620% Off
About the Item
Bowenite is often mistaken as Jade. Bowenite is a hard, compact variety of the serpentinite species antigorite. It has been used for tools, weapons, and jewelry by the Māori in New Zealand (it is also called Tangiwaite or Maori Greenstone), and this gemstone was used for jewelry by Fabergé.
Bowenite is also the state mineral of Rhode Island in the USA.
It typically ranges in color from dark green to light olive green and in shades approaching yellow. Bowenite was named by James D. Dana in 1850 after George T. Bowen, who analyzed it in 1822.
This is Bowenite from the New Zealand company of Tuarangi Jade Jewellery. The Maori classification system for pounamu describes four varieties: Kahurangi, Kawakawa, Inanga, and Tangiwai ((Bowenite) is the type of serpentine).
This beautiful, elegant, long necklace is made of high-quality natural Bowenite. The bowenite beads are top quality, pure, uniform, and soft green, and they're sumptuous in how they look and feel.
The beads are very old. Each bead was cut by hand and polished by a craftsman. The beads are much older than the necklace.
Authentic, natural color. No thermal or other mechanical treatments were used. Even holes in the beads were drilled by hand. Therefore, each bead is not ideal but perfect at the same time.
This necklace alternates beads of jade with 2 mm gold plate beads.
The necklace fastens with a vintage gold plate clasp with natural jade cabochon.
The vintage necklace is from about 60-70 years of the last century.
The length of the necklace is 32 inches (81 cm). The size of the bowenite beads is about 12 mm.
The weight of the necklace is 142.5 grams ( 5 oz).
This is the perfect gift for yourself or someone special.
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Weight:142.5 g
- Dimensions:Length: 32 in (812.8 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1970
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Chesterland, OH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3746220260942
Noblesse Oblige Studio
Our necklaces, created with love at Noblesse Oblige Studio, are not just jewelry. They're our timeless classics, which we invent and create ourselves--for you. Noblesse Oblige Studio is a mother-and-daughter team, and we understand how important connection and support are to our success. We try to bring these values not only to our creations but also to our communication with you! Each and every one of our creations is a story about life, with its accompanying emotions, and, of course, a bit of irony. Elegant but simultaneously discreet, they are ideal for delighting you every day. Let them remind you to show your appreciation for the people you love without cause or reason. And let these pieces tell you: you are loved, you are admired, and you are amazing! At Noblesse Oblige Studio, you will also find our beloved collection of rare antique jewelry, cameos, and miniature figurines. We have collected, carefully stored, and tended to them for years. Now, we are ready to share these treasures with you as they have made our lives a little happier and, perhaps, will bring you a little joy, too.
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2018
1stDibs seller since 2023
225 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Chesterland, OH
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllVintage Jade Necklace With Gold Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The jade beads on this necklace are undyed, untreated natural creamy honey tan jades of excellent quality. The jade beads are old. Each bead is cut and polished by hand. Presumably, the jade beads belong to the period of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). It's important to note that while the beads are very old, the necklace itself was assembled much later, as indicated by the use of a modern clasp.
The tiny beads between the jade are solid 14K gold.
The necklace is fastened with a vintage 14K gold clasp...
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Serpentine Long Necklace 36"
Located in Chesterland, OH
"Lemon Jade" or Serpentine Necklace
Lemon Jade is a "sister" gem to Serpentine and is the trade name for the light yellow-green variety of Serpentine. Lemo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Australian Chrysoprase Beaded Necklace with Sterling Silver Chrysoprase Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18 inches (45.7 cm). The size of the smooth, high-quality round beads is 14 mm.
The color of chrysoprase is a bright, deep grass green that displays web...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
New Zealand Green Inanga Nephrite Necklace, Māori Pounamu Nephrite
Located in Chesterland, OH
This exquisite necklace features nephrite from New Zealand, sourced from the renowned company Tuarangi Jade Jewellery. In Māori culture, this revered stone is known as Pounamu, and i...
Category
20th Century New Zealand Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold Plate
Nephrite Jade Necklace with Jade Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
This beautiful, elegant, timeless necklace is made of high-quality natural Russian Siberian nephrite. The nephrite beads are top quality, uniform deep green, and they're sumptuous in...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Chinese Jade Long Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 36.5 inches long (92 cm) and weighs 212 grams (7.5 oz).
The size of the smooth olive jade beads is 16.5 mm in diameter, and beads knotting is traditionally done with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
You May Also Like
1407.25 Carats Olive Quartz Fine Quality Tumbled Gemstone Beads Necklace
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Olive Quartz Fine Quality
Tumbled Gemstone Necklace
Size= 15x21 To 22x35 MM
Weight= 1407.25 Carats
Strands= 1
Gemstone jewelry By Prismatic Gems
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz
Art Deco Jade and Silver Bead Graduated Beads
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Jade and Silver Bead Graduated Beads from the 1920's. Elegant design with graduated beads with silver disc bead connectors. 24" total,...
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Art Deco Jade and Pearl with Silver Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklace with Green Jade and Pearl. This necklace features green jade beads, complemented by white pearls. The beads are strung together with silver accents...
Category
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Verdant Harmony Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant multi-strand beaded necklace showcases varying shades of green, beautifully complemented by dyed green quartz accents and two deep green tourmaline stones. Measuring 17....
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Tourmaline
Jade Necklace Multicolor High Translucency Midcentury Certified Untreated 25"
Located in Northampton, MA
91 luminous, translucent multicolor jadeite jade beads create this stunning Midcentury necklace. The beads here are highly translucent and range ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
$1,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping
Jade Necklace Certified Untreated by Ming
s Midcentury Chic
Located in Northampton, MA
This multicolor jade necklace from the 1950s or thereabouts was created by the venerable Hawaiian jewelry store, Ming's. Like Gump's in San Francisco, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
More Ways To Browse
New Gold Necklace
Vintage Beaded Top
Art Deco Jade Necklace
Jade Plate
Jade Clasp
Jewelry Tools
Vintage Jade Necklace
Bowenite Jewlery
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklaces
Tassel Necklace Pearls
Agate Necklace With Gold Beads
Bone Beads
Graduated Pearl Necklace
Jasper Necklace
Vintage Long Pearl Necklace
18k Gold Necklace With Toggle
Rock Crystal Bead Necklace
Multi Color Bead Necklace














